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The Seventh Seal

Summary: A knight returning to Sweden after the Crusades seeks answers about life, death, and the existence of God as he plays chess against the Grim Reaper during the Black Plague.
Runtime: 1 h 36 min
MPAA: Not Rated

Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
Movie budget: $ 150,000
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